What are the minimum PC requirements for Windows DisplayLink software?

DisplayLink software can be used any Ultrabooks, Windows Tablets, Notebooks/Laptops or Desktops.The performance of the software is dependent upon the processing power available, as well as the operating system in use. More capable systems will provide better performance.

Recommended typical system requirements are:

Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016

Processor: 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support SSE2

RAM: 2 gigabyte (GB) for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays

USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.

30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.

Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.

Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.

Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (2015)

Processor: 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support SSE2

RAM: 2 gigabyte (GB) for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays

Graphics processor: Intel, AMD or NVIDIA GPU supporting Microsoft DirectX 10 or later with a WDDM driver. Matrox or SiS graphics are not supported.

USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.

30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.

Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.

Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.

Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

For Windows Vista – Windows 8, the Windows Experience Index (WEI) is a useful measure of hardware level. The WEI is accessible from Computer > Properties, or from Control Panel > System.

The following system specs are recommended minimum:

Windows Experience Index: WEI score of at least 3 in the "Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero" category. Overall WEI score of at least 3 as recommended by Microsoft.

Processor: 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support SSE2

RAM: 2 gigabyte (GB) for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays

Graphics processor:
Intel, AMD or NVIDIA GPU supporting
Microsoft DirectX 9 or later with a WDDM driver.
Matrox or SiS graphics are not supported.

USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.

30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.

Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.